Medivet Hemel Hempstead Risedale Rd

Kyumi McDonald

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified in 2005 in South Korea and joined Medivet in 2007, becoming branch partner at Risedale in 2009. I've completed a programme in Equine Dentistry and Reproduction from Texas A&M University and have a masters degree in Control of Infectious Diseases in Animals. I also hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Surgery. I'm interested in small animal surgery, specifically laparoscopic and orthorpaedic surgeries. I love the relationship I have with all our clients and their pets, and am enjoying learning and progressing in my role everyday. At home I have a rescue cat called Garlie. Garlie had several serious health issues when he was first adopted, now with our tender loving care, he is totally transformed to be a happy, content and loving cat.

Nicola Sookheea

Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

I joined Medivet in 2013 having graduated from the Royal Veterinary College. I started working at Risedale in 2014 and soon afterwards became a Branch Partner. I have a keen interest in Dermatology and Dentistry. I have a menagerie of animals at home including our two wonderful cats, Thomas and Layla who both came into Risedale as strays. I enjoy working at Risedale with our exceptional team but I am also very thankful to be looking after all the amazing animals which come through our door.

Annabel Sloman

Head Veterinary Nurse

I completed a BSc (Hons) degree in animal management and welfare in 2013. In 2017 I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse. I was Deputy Head Nurse at Medivet Hendon, but moved to Medivet Risedale to be closer to home. I became Head Nurse at Medivet Risedale in 2023. I hold a certificate in emergency and critical care and enjoy all aspects of the veterinary nurse role. I have a Schnazuer who I rescued while working at Hendon.

RVN BSc(Hons)

Sarah Bradley

Veterinary Nurse

I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1996 and have been at the practice part time for nearly 20 years. I have recently completed a certificate in animal behaviour and also hold one in small animal nutrition. I have previously worked for the British Veterinary Association, Guide dogs for the Blind and Royal Canin pet foods. I have a cat called Whittington who was born at Risedale.

RVN CertSAN NCertAnBeh

Alice Fernandes-Bowyer

Student Veterinary Nurse

I joined Risedale in October 2022 and I am a final year nursing student due to qualify at the end of this year. I started at Medivet as a Patient Care Assistant in December 2020, where I learned the fundamentals of working in a veterinary practice and gained plenty of experience in patient care and handling to prepare for starting my training as a Student Veterinary Nurse in January 2022. Prior to working at Medivet, I completed a FdSc in animal behaviour and welfare at Berkshire College of Agriculture, which provided me with the opportunity to take part in conservation work in South Africa and at a wolf sanctuary in the UK. I enjoy all aspects of nursing, with a particular interest in imaging and feline nursing.

Amy March

Patient Care Assistant

I’ve been training with Medivet since July 2023. I’m currently a Patient Care Assistant but beginning my role as a student nurse from April. I’m enjoying my journey at Medivet Risedale as we get a variety of cases and there are always lots of fur babies to cuddle. At home I have three cats called Bella, Jessie and Herbie, Herbie being a rescue from Medivet.